Volunteers gather at the dock area to get organized. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson) (On the dock, eft to right: Ed Taylor, Chester Smith, Liam Parker and Dad, Bill Parker; in front, Tim Wilkinson and LynnTravis).

Approximately 16 volunteers showed up for the Devon sponsored 2006 Fall Workday to help plant trees, kill fire ants, mow paths, pick up trash, and generally get the island ready for the winter inhabitants.

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SundownIsland > Devon volunteers Lynn Travis and Liam Parker enjoy the ride out to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)

SundownIsland > Warden Chester "Pop" Smith on the way to Sundown Island. (photo by Steve Tripp)

SundownIsland > Volunteers gather at the dock area to get organized. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson) (On the dock, eft to right: Ed Taylor, Chester Smith, Liam Parker and Dad, Bill Parker; in front, Tim Wilkinson and LynnTravis).

SundownIsland > Capt. Bob Hill brings the first load of Devon volunteers to the island and parks next to the General Land Office boat. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Niell Irvin (Port Lavaca Government Land Office (GLO) and Chris Bouley (Coast Guard) arrived before most of volunteers and already had the four wheeler and trailer on the beach, ready to haul supplies. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Lynn Travis (Devon) tries out the walkie talkies used to communicate with other volunteers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

SundownIsland > Devon volunteer Molly Eskelson gets her feet wet preparing to come ashore. (photo by Steve Tripp)

SundownIsland > Devon volunteer Brenda Eskelson wades ashore with lunch supplies for the group. (photo by Steve Tripp)

SundownIsland > Bill Parker and Chester Smith make their way through the tall weeds, mostly dead Silver Leaf Sunflowers. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson)

Volunteers gather at the dock area to get organized. (photo by Peggy Wilkinson) (On the dock, eft to right: Ed Taylor, Chester Smith, Liam Parker and Dad, Bill Parker; in front, Tim Wilkinson and LynnTravis).